Cathedral Gate

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.8

About this property

Dating back to 1438, the historic Cathedral Gate is in the heart of Canterbury. Once slept in by pilgrims, the hotel predates the adjoining gateway to Canterbury Cathedral and features wooden beams and sloping floors. The rooms feature a TV, telephone, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a hairdryer, along with a shared or en suite bathroom. Some rooms have views of Canterbury Cathedral. In the mornings, Cathedral Gate serves continental breakfast. Full English breakfast is also available for an additional fee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The Cathedral Gate is just steps from the bustling Buttermarket and the cathedral precincts. The city is home to numerous high street shops and restaurants, which are within a 2-minute stroll. Canterbury West and Canterbury East Railway Stations are both just 15 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location near the Cathedral. Friendly helpful staff. Good size room and comfy bed. Good refreshments and breakfast.”
Cindy
Australia Australia
“What an amazing hotel this was we loved it as soon as we stepped through the front door, it's quirky its fantastic close to everything right in the middle of everything I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone the staff were fantastic ...”
David
Spain Spain
“Breakfast was great but I don’t like being asked what time I am taking breakfast as I’m on holiday and I don’t want the stress of deciding what I’m doing the next day . I changed my mind in the morning and wanted the full English but I was told...”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is perfect for a weekend escape - the room was spacious for two people, the bed was comfortable and we loved the breakfast which offered different options. Dean and Monica from the Reception desk took the time to share tips with us...”
Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming and homely feel the moment we stepped in . Debbie was the perfect host - informative and accommodating !”
Steve
New Zealand New Zealand
“Central Location to everything, great coffee houses nearby. Parking worked well, and very good Breakfast. Very friendly & helpful staff.”
Antony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Continental breakfast excellent. Had the full English breakfast on the last day, which was just as good. The hosts helped me by bringing my heavy suitcase down two flights of steep and windy stairs on my last morning. Had a complimentary room...”
Merinda
Australia Australia
“This beautiful grade 2 listed property is excellent. My room looked over the cathedral and grounds. The location is at the heart of everything you will want to do in Canterbury. All the staff were friendly and helpful. There was a lovely breakfast...”
Elena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, excellent breakfast, friendlyb& helpful staff”
Grob
Netherlands Netherlands
“The location is perfect, the city center is cool and fun and the cathedral is breathtaking. The history of the hotel is amazing and the layout is pretty fun. I really like that kind of hotels where not everything is straight and it's a bit wonky....”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£15 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Cathedral is undergoing refurbishments work at the rear of the hotel. Works may take place from 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday.

Due to the nature of the building, there are quite a lot of stairs.

The hotel is in a central location in the pedestrianised city centre, however, guests are welcome to drive to the hotel's front door for unloading prior to parking.

Parking vouchers for the public car park cost GBP 13 for 24-hours parking.

Baby cots are provided upon request only. They are not guaranteed until confirmed by the hotel.

Please note all our rooms are non-smoking this also includes the use of e-cigarettes.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.